Sweeping Auger

What is a Sweeping Auger?

A sweeping auger finds application where light density materials are stored, such as RDF, Fluff, Alternative Fuel, Wood Chips, Wood Waste, and Grains. As well, where sticky non-free-flowing materials requiring storage in large silos. The technical characteristics of the sweeping augers vary widely, it is important to keep in mind that the auger is mounted in the center of the silo and the length of the auger is the radius of the silo.

About the WTW Americas Sweeping Auger

The rotating, profiled screw rotates and revolves 360° around the silo bottom, reclaiming stored bulk material evenly along the length of its operation. It rotates around the discharge opening to draw the material toward the central opening. This provides even emptying of the silo in a mass-flow basis.

These screw dischargers have been designed to discharge large silos with a diameter in the range of 4.0 to 20.0 m.

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Benefits to You

  • Fitted to existing silos without significant modifications.
  • Encased and supported for protection against fully loaded silo material weight.
  • Drive components are accessible from outside of the silo, even when the silo is full.

Learn More

To learn more about WTW Americas equipment and experience in the Sweeping Auger email info@wtwamericas.com or call +1705-749-3544.